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Learning and sharing food, culture and history are lifelong interests. Sharing food, culture, and history are at the heart of how traditions survive and evolve from one generation to the next. Passing on beloved recipes, retelling stories of heritage, and celebrating the unique flavors and customs that define who we are help keep the spirit of our communities alive. These acts of sharing connect us, deepen our understanding, and bring meaning to daily life.That’s why It’s Nicky Lynn exists: to celebrate and preserve the rich tapestry of food, culture, and history by collecting and sharing recipes, stories, and historical insights. Here, you’ll find engaging blogs, immersive videos, and thoughtfully curated links to related products—all designed to inspire, educate, and connect. The hope is to not only pass down cherished knowledge, but also to spark new conversations and discoveries that keep our shared heritage thriving for generations to come.
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- “Tsom” Food: Fasting Before the FeastIn the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, fasting periods are called tsom, and they show up all through the church year, not just before Easter. During the Great Fast leading up to Fasika, the rules can be quite strict: no animal‑derived foods, and meals taken later in the day. Yet the everyday food that emerges from thoseContinue reading ““Tsom” Food: Fasting Before the Feast”
- Eid al‑Fitr: Sheer Khurma and the Sweet Morning AfterWhen the new moon is sighted and Ramadan ends, the next day dawns as Eid al‑Fittr—“the festival of breaking the fast.” If Ramadan is a month of daytime restraint, Eid is a day of joyful permission. Many Muslim cultures begin Eid morning not with something savory, but with something sweet. That first sweet bite isContinue reading “Eid al‑Fitr: Sheer Khurma and the Sweet Morning After”
- Fasika: Easter After a 55‑Day FastIn the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Easter is called Fasika, and it’s the most important feast of the year. The feast, however, makes sense only when you see what comes before it. For about 55 days prior to Easter, many Ethiopian Orthodox Christians observe Hudade (also called the Great Fast or Abiy Tsom), a Lenten‑likeContinue reading “Fasika: Easter After a 55‑Day Fast”
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It’s Nicky Lynn, and this is a space created from a passion for preserving and celebrating the rich stories at the heart of food, culture, and history.
It’s Nicky Lynn invites visitors to dig deeper into the shared experiences that bring people together. The mission is simple: to pass on the knowledge, flavor, and joy that connect families, communities, and cultures, one story, recipe, and conversation at a time.
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